Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
OfficeManager

Arthia L. Pettus

Marion,Ark

Summary

To gain more knowledge and experience with our company to bring improvement and efficiency to the work place. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results. Dedicated [BPS] & Operations professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Robert Bosch Tool Corp
01.2011 - Current
  • Motivate and traine employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Enforce regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Enhance operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Encourageand promote ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Process inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy by directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
  • Conduct root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues.
  • Supervise 30 employees on 1st shift, overseeing efficiency of productivity, quality and [safety.
  • Ease team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
  • Delegate[departmental] daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
  • Work directly with management, operations manager, and unit supervisor in department; to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate daily issues.

6S Facilitator

Robert Bosch Tool Corp
01.2004 - 05.2011
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
  • Planned and facilitated Lean workshops in accordance with facility curricula..
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction and productivity by troubleshooting and resolving workflow and downtime issues.
  • Conceptualized long-term business requirements and collected input from management regarding process improvement plans.

Project and Contractor Facilitator

Robert Bosch Tool Corp
01.2005 - 04.2007
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Quality Team-Lead

01.2003 - 01.2004

Quality Auditor

01.2002 - 01.2003

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

01.2000 - 01.2002

Manufacturing Assembler/Packer

01.1995 - 01.2000

United States Army Reserve
01.1988 - 01.1998

Education

High School Diploma -

Forrest City High School
Forrest City, AR
05.1987

Skills

  • Excellent facilitation skills
  • Excellent with RF scan units
  • Excellent Presentation Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft programs:
  • Word, Excel, Publisher & Power-Point
  • Experienced with Access Data Base Trained in Metrics, Blue Print Reading, Leadership Skills, Visio, JDA, Blue Yonder, RTS & WCS
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety
  • 6S Principles
  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Process and Performance Improvement
  • Directing Team Members
  • Quality Improvement Strategy
  • Data Communications
  • Operations and Procedural Knowledge

Accomplishments


  • StART Training courses
  • Fred Pryor Seminars
  • Bosch Global online courses3E online Safety Trainings & Certifications
  • Leading in a BPS Plant #1 & # 2
  • Dale Carnegie Training
  • Facilitate CIP Training, Workshops, Processes6S (Kaizen) - VSM (Value Stream Mapping) Process Maps - Writing Processes, Time Studies & Productivity Analysis
  • Bosch Global Lean Training (USA, Germany, Mexico & Hungary)

Certification

BPS/CIP certified -Trainer VSM certified - Trainer 5S plus safety certified - Trainer Forklift certification Supply Chain excellence Leading in a BPS Plant (Global Bosch Training) Lean manufacturing—waste elimination trainer

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Robert Bosch Tool Corp
01.2011 - Current

Project and Contractor Facilitator

Robert Bosch Tool Corp
01.2005 - 04.2007

6S Facilitator

Robert Bosch Tool Corp
01.2004 - 05.2011

Quality Team-Lead

01.2003 - 01.2004

Quality Auditor

01.2002 - 01.2003

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

01.2000 - 01.2002

Manufacturing Assembler/Packer

01.1995 - 01.2000

United States Army Reserve
01.1988 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Forrest City High School
Arthia L. Pettus